As an initiative to make the International Affairs Specialist (IAS) Program more Total Force focused, SAF/IA will implement quarterly Total Force Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Direct Utilization (DU) boards beginning Oct 17. Line officers of the Regular Air Force, AFR and ANG, who meet the certification requirements for award of the FAO 16F AFSC (per AFI 16-109) are encouraged to apply for certification through the DU board process. Complete information on the certification requirements and application process is available at the milSuite website. Applications for the Oct 17 board are due no later than 20 Sep 17. Questions can be sent to usaf.pentagon.saf-ia.mbx.saf-iapa-ias@mail.mil.
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